Virginia International University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Virginia International University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding Virginia International University retention and graduation rates. First year retention rates let you know how many first-time, full-time students students come back for their second year. Graduation rates tell you how many students complete their degree and how long it takes.

• Virginia International University Retention Rate
• Virginia International University Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• Virginia International University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Virginia International University Retention Rate

Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.

With 75% students making it past their freshmen year, Virginia International University has freshmen retention rates above the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in Virginia, the average is 69.66%.

Virginia International University Graduation Rates

There were approximately 36 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

After four years 8% of the cohort graduated. After six years 64% had completed their degree, and 64% after eight years.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a student is considered to have graduated on time if they complete their degree within six years, making the official Virginia International University graduation rate 64%.

Virginia International University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Virginia International University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 20 students or 36% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 20 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 6 transferred to another institution.

• Virginia International University lost contact with the remaining 14 who we assumed dropped out.

Virginia International University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

Some schools have mainly first-time, full-time students, while others cater to part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. For a variety of reasons first-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are usually more likely to graduate in four years.

Traditional Students:

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.

Non-Traditional Students:

Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.

The majority of students at Virginia International University are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.

Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.

First-Time / Full-Time Virginia International University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Virginia International University represent 23% of the students in the class of 2015, and 19.44% of Virginia International University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 8%, first-time students in the Virginia International University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Virginia International University graduation rate was 54%, and by the eight year mark, 54% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Virginia International University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Virginia International University Drop Out Rates

6 first-time / full-time students or 46% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 3 transferred to another institution.

• Virginia International University lost contact with the remaining 3 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Virginia International University represent 7.14% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 50%, first-time, part-time students in the Virginia International University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 50%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.

First-Time / Part-Time Virginia International University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Virginia International University Drop Out Rates

2 first-time / part-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 2 transferred to another institution.

• Virginia International University lost contact with the remaining 0 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

35 Virginia International University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 62.50% of the students in the class of 2015.

Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.

With a six year graduation rate of 74%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 74%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Virginia International University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Virginia International University Drop Out Rates

9 non first-time / part-time students or 26% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Virginia International University lost contact with the remaining 9 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

4 Virginia International University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 7.14% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 25%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 25%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.

Virginia International University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Virginia International University Drop Out Rates

3 non first-time / part-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 1 transferred to another institution.

• Virginia International University lost contact with the remaining 2 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics